WhatsApp voice notes,
accessible to everyone .

A WhatsApp blind spot

Voice messages have become unavoidable. For well over a billion people, they are also a barrier.

The usual fix, asking the sender to type it out, is a hassle and rarely sticks. Abrège takes a simpler route: you turn the voice note into text yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install an app?

No. Abrège works directly in WhatsApp. You forward a voice note to the Abrège contact, you get the text. No app to install, no permissions to grant.

Is it suitable for someone not comfortable with technology?

Yes. The action is the same as forwarding a normal message on WhatsApp. And for people who really can't get on with technology, a relative can prepare the text summary and send it to them directly.

Can the text be enlarged?

Yes. The summary arrives like a normal WhatsApp message, so it benefits from all the phone's accessibility settings: enlarged font, high contrast, screen reader.

Is the transcription reliable for important information?

On clear speech, accuracy is excellent. For critical information like a medical appointment or an address, it's still wise to have the detail confirmed in writing, as with any automatic transcription.

Is there a reduced price for people with disabilities?

Yes, get in touch with us directly. Accessibility is one of the situations where we happily adapt the access terms.

Do my conversations stay private?

Yes, and we'd rather write it plainly than let you think nothing ever leaves. Transcription goes through OpenAI's API (United States), which states it doesn't train its models on data sent via its API: that's the only step where the audio is handled outside our servers. The file is then deleted immediately, with no copy kept, and our infrastructure is hosted in Europe.